The national flag of the Russian Federation Flag of Russia (The national flag of the Russian Federation) - its official state symbol, along with the emblem and anthem. Is a rectangular cloth of three equal horizontal stripes: top - white, middle - blue and the lower - red. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
State flag appeared in Russia at the turn of XVII-XVIII centuries, in the epoch of Russia as a powerful state. For the first time white-blue-red flag was raised at the first Russian warship "Eagle", in the reign of Peter I's father Alexei Mikhailovich. "Eagle" long sailed under a new banner: going down the Volga to Astrakhan, was there burned rebellious peasants Stepan Razin. Legally father is Peter I. tricolor January 20, 1705, he issued a decree that "in the trading of any courts" should raise white-blue-red flag, he traced the pattern and determined the order of horizontal stripes.
White, blue and red colors since ancient times in Russia meant: white - generosity and frankness; blue color - fidelity, honesty, perfection and chastity; red - courage, courage, generosity and love.
(Morina Anastasia)
Matrioshka There are a lot of symbols in Russia,but i want to tell about Matrioshka. It is painted wooden doll,which is inserted inside the same but small. It is considered a traditional Russian souvenirs, the most popular among Russians and foreigners. Bright picturesque wooden dolls decorated fireplace and bookshelves in the homes of thousands of Russia.History of Matryoshka goes to the 19th century. V.P. Zvezdochkin was the inventor of the form and author of the first painting was a professional artist S.V. Malyutin.
matrioshka
(Soloveva Lera)
Russian traditional (folk) dance. Russian traditional dance is an integral part of Russian culture and folklore. This dance consists of many hands and even legs' claps. Also there're are many round dances in it. Traditional dance shows free and simple soul of a real Russian man and coquetry and grace of a real Russian woman. That is why Russian dances can be very footloose, careless and fancy. There are about 16 kinds of Russian traditional dance. The most popular are "Apple" and "Mistress". Furthermore, people often sing national songs while dancing. Moreover, there're special costumes for this dance. They can seem strange for a foreigner, but their brightness can be denied. Such costumes are generally made in red, white and green, long dresses for girls and shirts with trousers for boys. This dance is loved by many Russian people. No other national dance in the world can be more attractive than this.
(Nikadonova Sophia)
Russian pancakes (Blini) Russian pancakes, also called "Blini", were the traditional food of early Slavic peoples in Pre-Christian times.They were an attribute of Russian commemorations for the dead and were considered to be a funeral food. But in the 19th century in mass culture blini became the symbol of the sun due to their color and round form. Russian blini are traditionally prepared at the end of winter to honor the rebirth of the new sun (celebration called Maslenitsa in Russia and Pancake Tuesday in english-speaking countries). Russian Maslenitsa lasts a week and all the week people cook blini with yeasted batter in a stove. Also they add different fillings: chocolate, mushrooms, meat, mashed potatoes, cheese, etc.. But it always supposed that tradishional Russian fiilings are caviar, sour cream,curd and honey.
(Nikishina Victoria)
The bear Another symbol of Russia is the bear. It’s considered the King of animals in Russia. The bear represents the strength and the courage. But this animal is used for designation our country by Western ones especially by Britain. Unfortunately, it’s associated with clumsiness and cruelty. There is a myth that bears walks on the street in Russia. This was due to the work of the Austrian ambassador and diplomat Herberstein «Notes on Muscovite Affairs». He tells about cases when the bears broke into the house. But some of this cases were during frosty and hungry year (1526). Animals came to the town in order to find the food. But people accepted some of these cases as usual matter for Russia. I want to remark that Russian people are like bear. They are kind and safe until someone offends them. Russian people can turn out aggressive defender of their interests.
(Mukhina Valeriya)
Russian samovar A samovar is a heated metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water in and around Russia, as well as in other Central, South-Eastern, Eastern European countries, Kashmir and in the Middle-East. Since the heated water is typically used to make tea, many samovars have a ring-shaped attachment around the chimney to hold and heat a teapot filled with tea concentrate.
Though traditionally heated with coal or charcoal, many newer samovars use electricity to heat water in a manner similar to an electric water boiler. Antique samovars are often displayed for their beautiful workmanship. The samovar was an important attribute of a Russian household and particularly well-suited to tea-drinking in a communal setting over a protracted time period. The Russian expression "to have a sit by the samovar" means to have a leisurely talk while drinking tea from a samovar.
The first historically recorded samovar-makers in Russia were the Lisitsyn brothers, Ivan Fyodorovich and Nazar Fyodorovich.
(Sonya Kapitsyna)
Russian symbol - "Ushanka" The ear flaps in fashion entered the Mongols. Originally, ear flaps has been the subject of men's clothing. In 1934 it became a hat of the Navy. By the mid-20 the century ear flaps in the USSR became the most popular cap. This hat was worn by men and women. In the 90 years this hat has been the subject of luxury and prestige. In the world with ear flaps mention in the context of Russian fashion. In English, the ear flaps called simplicity- "shapka", "ushanka" or "Russian fur hat".
(Vladimirova Nina)
The Birch Birch is an extraordinary and beautiful tree. And not only because it is found throughout our country. Most likely becauseof the feelingsit evokes, consonant generously sympathetic and kindsoul of a Russian man. Birch became the symbol of Russia. Russia and birch! These two concepts are inseparable.
The ancient Slavs worshiped the sacred birch tree, symbolizing light, purity and femininity. The white birchhas always been associated with spring Church feast of the Trinity.The girls decorated birch ribbons, danced,wreaths. The feast was decorated with birch branches homes and churches.
Birches, covered with young bright green foliage, thick carpet of emerald grass, the sun's rays can not leave anyone indifferent. The pictureof nature fascinates freshness and play of colours, the thrill of life itself.
(Ovchinnikova Kate)
The Russian Troika The troika is a traditional Russian harness horses, consisting of three horses. The Troika was invented for drive fast over long distances. It first appeared in the 18th century and was mainly used for postal services, for transporting passengers and later in festivities such as weddings. The Russian troika is known for its high speed up to 50 kilometers an hour.
It has become a symbol of Russia and is widely employed in folkloric scenes, paintings, movies and literature. Also, troika - the symbol of the Russian people and its culture with its unbridled prowess and poignant lyricism. It is the most accurately characterizes the Russian spirit.
(Rodionova Liza)
The Balalaika Hundreds or even two hundred years ago, the balalaika was the most common musical instrument in Russia. Neither party did not pass without a song and dance under the balalaika. This musical instrument has become a favorite of the people, and in a duett with accordion it sounded more melodic and brighter. Every Russian guest of our country and state with certainty that the balalaika - a symbol of Russia. Balalaika today is almost never used in everyday life of the Russian people. It was only in the orchestra of Russian folk musical instruments and Russian folk ensembles.
(Alyona Kosova)
Vodka Vodka has long become a personage of Russian culture. Majority of foreigners have an image of vodka imprinted in their minds as the foremost symbol of Russia (along with Bear and Martyoshka). In Russia it is a custom to drink vodka at a gulp, trying not to taste it while drinking, but people from different countries try to do it in other way.
The word “vodka” itself has been known since the 17th century and most probably derives from the word “voda” (“water” in Russian). Long ago it was also called “bread wine”, “burning wine” (gorilka).
Vodka is a strong alcohol drink, which consists of water and ethanol, it contains 40 percent of ethyl alcohol. Unfortunately, the exact history of this alcoholic beverage is not established, there are many versions of its origin.
(Semyanischeva Victoria)
Valenki VALENKI are Russian national footwear. They are traditionally made of thick felt or ship wool. They are with high tops, round toes, and flat soles without high heels. As a rule they are made on one foot , the same for the right and the left.
They appeared in Siberia in the mid 18th century, and came to European Russia in the early 19th century. By the way, in the 18th century, felt boots were an expensive, luxury gift; it is known that Peter I and Catherine the Great presented specially made valenki for their personal wardrobe.
In the late 19th and early 20th century felt boots got widely spread, becoming basic winter footwear of peasants in European Russia. Soviet leaders such as Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchyov, and Marshall Zhukov also wore valenk i in their every-day life.
Nowadays, valenki are also used in the countryside and in the army. They can resist –40 °C freeze and protect foots from the cold. Besides, valenki are worn by famous pop- stars, not only the Russians, because they find it extremely fashionable.
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(Semchat Yulia)
The coat of arms of Russia The coat of arms of Russia — one of the main national symbols of Russia, along with flag and anthem. State emblem of the Russian Federation is a rectangular, with rounded lower corners and a pointed red heraldic shield with a Golden double-headed eagle spreading its wings upward. The eagle is crowned with two small crowns and — over them — a large crown, belt splices. In the right paw of the eagle, scepter in left — power. On the breast of the eagle, the red shield is a silver rider in a blue cloak on a silver horse, striking silver black spear, toppled backward and downtrodden horse dragon. Golden double-headed eagle on a red field maintains the historical continuity in the colors of the coats of arms of the end of the XV - XVII century. The figure of the eagle dates back to the pictures on the monuments of the epoch of Peter the Great. Over the heads of the eagle depicts three historical crowns of Peter the Great, symbolizing in the new environment, the sovereignty of the Russian Federation and its parts, of the Federation; in the clutches of the sceptre and Orb, symbolizing the power of the state and a single state; an image of a rider hitting a spear dragon. This is one of the oldest symbols of the struggle of good with evil, light with darkness, protection of the Fatherland. The restoration of the double-headed eagle as the State emblem of Russia embodies the continuity and the continuity of Russian history. The current emblem of Russia is a new emblem, but its components deeply traditional; it reflects the different stages of national history, and continues them on the threshold of the third Millennium.
(Koryakina Sveta)
The national flag of the Russian Federation
Flag of Russia (The national flag of the Russian Federation) - its official state symbol, along with the emblem and anthem. Is a rectangular cloth of three equal horizontal stripes: top - white, middle - blue and the lower - red. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
State flag appeared in Russia at the turn of XVII-XVIII centuries, in the epoch of Russia as a powerful state. For the first time white-blue-red flag was raised at the first Russian warship "Eagle", in the reign of Peter I's father Alexei Mikhailovich. "Eagle" long sailed under a new banner: going down the Volga to Astrakhan, was there burned rebellious peasants Stepan Razin. Legally father is Peter I. tricolor January 20, 1705, he issued a decree that "in the trading of any courts" should raise white-blue-red flag, he traced the pattern and determined the order of horizontal stripes.
White, blue and red colors since ancient times in Russia meant:
white - generosity and frankness;
blue color - fidelity, honesty, perfection and chastity;
red - courage, courage, generosity and love.
(Morina Anastasia)
Matrioshka
There are a lot of symbols in Russia,but i want to tell about Matrioshka. It is painted wooden doll,which is inserted inside the same but small.
It is considered a traditional Russian souvenirs, the most popular among Russians and foreigners. Bright picturesque wooden dolls decorated fireplace and bookshelves in the homes of thousands of Russia.History of Matryoshka goes to the 19th century.
V.P. Zvezdochkin was the inventor of the form and author of the first painting was a professional artist S.V. Malyutin.
Russian traditional (folk) dance.
Russian traditional dance is an integral part of Russian culture and folklore. This dance consists of many hands and even legs' claps. Also there're are many round dances in it. Traditional dance shows free and simple soul of a real Russian man and coquetry and grace of a real Russian woman. That is why Russian dances can be very footloose, careless and fancy. There are about 16 kinds of Russian traditional dance. The most popular are "Apple" and "Mistress". Furthermore, people often sing national songs while dancing. Moreover, there're special costumes for this dance. They can seem strange for a foreigner, but their brightness can be denied. Such costumes are generally made in red, white and green, long dresses for girls and shirts with trousers for boys. This dance is loved by many Russian people. No other national dance in the world can be more attractive than this.
(Nikadonova Sophia)
Russian pancakes (Blini)
Russian pancakes, also called "Blini", were the traditional food of early Slavic peoples in Pre-Christian times.They were an attribute of Russian commemorations for the dead and were considered to be a funeral food. But in the 19th century in mass culture blini
became the symbol of the sun due to their color and round form.
Russian blini are traditionally prepared at the end of winter to honor the rebirth of the new sun (celebration called Maslenitsa in Russia and Pancake Tuesday in english-speaking countries). Russian Maslenitsa lasts a week and all the week people cook blini with yeasted batter in a stove. Also they add different fillings: chocolate, mushrooms, meat, mashed potatoes, cheese, etc.. But it always supposed that tradishional Russian fiilings are caviar, sour cream,curd and honey.
(Nikishina Victoria)
The bear
Another symbol of Russia is the bear. It’s considered the King of animals in Russia. The bear represents the strength and the courage. But this animal is used for designation our country by Western ones especially by Britain. Unfortunately, it’s associated with clumsiness and cruelty.
There is a myth that bears walks on the street in Russia. This was due to the work of the Austrian ambassador and diplomat Herberstein «Notes on Muscovite Affairs». He tells about cases when the bears broke into the house. But some of this cases were during frosty and hungry year (1526). Animals came to the town in order to find the food. But people accepted some of these cases as usual matter for Russia.
I want to remark that Russian people are like bear. They are kind and safe until someone offends them. Russian people can turn out aggressive defender of their interests.
Russian samovar
A samovar is a heated metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water in and around Russia, as well as in other Central, South-Eastern, Eastern European countries, Kashmir and in the Middle-East. Since the heated water is typically used to make tea, many samovars have a ring-shaped attachment around the chimney to hold and heat a teapot filled with tea concentrate.
Though traditionally heated with coal or charcoal, many newer samovars use electricity to heat water in a manner similar to an electric water boiler. Antique samovars are often displayed for their beautiful workmanship.
The samovar was an important attribute of a Russian household and particularly well-suited to tea-drinking in a communal setting over a protracted time period. The Russian expression "to have a sit by the samovar" means to have a leisurely talk while drinking tea from a samovar.
The first historically recorded samovar-makers in Russia were the Lisitsyn brothers, Ivan Fyodorovich and Nazar Fyodorovich.
(Sonya Kapitsyna)
Russian symbol - "Ushanka"
The ear flaps in fashion entered the Mongols. Originally, ear flaps has been the subject of men's clothing. In 1934 it became a hat of the Navy. By the mid-20 the century ear flaps in the USSR became the most popular cap. This hat was worn by men and women. In the 90 years this hat has been the subject of luxury and prestige. In the world with ear flaps mention in the context of Russian fashion. In English, the ear flaps called simplicity- "shapka", "ushanka" or "Russian fur hat".
The Birch
Birch is an extraordinary and beautiful tree. And not only because it is found throughout our country. Most likely becauseof the feelingsit evokes, consonant generously sympathetic and kindsoul of a Russian man. Birch became the symbol of Russia. Russia and birch! These two concepts are inseparable.
The ancient Slavs worshiped the sacred birch tree, symbolizing light, purity and femininity. The white birchhas always been associated with spring Church feast of the Trinity.The girls decorated birch ribbons, danced,wreaths. The feast was decorated with birch branches homes and churches.
Birches, covered with young bright green foliage, thick carpet of emerald grass, the sun's rays can not leave anyone indifferent. The pictureof nature fascinates freshness and play of colours, the thrill of life itself.
(Ovchinnikova Kate)
The Russian TroikaThe troika is a traditional Russian harness horses, consisting of three horses. The Troika was invented for drive fast over long distances. It first appeared in the 18th century and was mainly used for postal services, for transporting passengers and later in festivities such as weddings. The Russian troika is known for its high speed up to 50 kilometers an hour.
It has become a symbol of Russia and is widely employed in folkloric scenes, paintings, movies and literature. Also, troika - the symbol of the Russian people and its culture with its unbridled prowess and poignant lyricism. It is the most accurately characterizes the Russian spirit.
The Balalaika
Hundreds or even two hundred years ago, the balalaika was the most common musical instrument in Russia. Neither party did not pass without a song and dance under the balalaika. This musical instrument has become a favorite of the people, and in a duett with accordion it sounded more melodic and brighter. Every Russian guest of our country and state with certainty that the balalaika - a symbol of Russia.
Balalaika today is almost never used in everyday life of the Russian people. It was only in the orchestra of Russian folk musical instruments and Russian folk ensembles.
Vodka
Vodka has long become a personage of Russian culture. Majority of foreigners have an image of vodka imprinted in their minds as the foremost symbol of Russia (along with Bear and Martyoshka).
In Russia it is a custom to drink vodka at a gulp, trying not to taste it while drinking, but people from different countries try to do it in other way.
The word “vodka” itself has been known since the 17th century and most probably derives from the word “voda” (“water” in Russian). Long ago it was also called “bread wine”, “burning wine” (gorilka).
Vodka is a strong alcohol drink, which consists of water and ethanol, it contains 40 percent of ethyl alcohol.
Unfortunately, the exact history of this alcoholic beverage is not established, there are many versions of its origin.
(Semyanischeva Victoria)
Valenki
VALENKI are Russian national footwear. They are traditionally made of thick felt or ship wool. They are with high tops, round toes, and flat soles without high heels. As a rule they are made on one foot , the same for the right and the left.
They appeared in Siberia in the mid 18th century, and came to European Russia in the early 19th century. By the way, in the 18th century, felt boots were an expensive, luxury gift; it is known that Peter I and Catherine the Great presented specially made valenki for their personal wardrobe.
In the late 19th and early 20th century felt boots got widely spread, becoming basic winter footwear of peasants in European Russia. Soviet leaders such as Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchyov, and Marshall Zhukov also wore valenk i in their every-day life.
Nowadays, valenki are also used in the countryside and in the army. They can resist –40 °C freeze and protect foots from the cold. Besides, valenki are worn by famous pop- stars, not only the Russians, because they find it extremely fashionable.
=
(Semchat Yulia)
The coat of arms of Russia
The coat of arms of Russia — one of the main national symbols of Russia, along with flag and anthem.
State emblem of the Russian Federation is a rectangular, with rounded lower corners and a pointed red heraldic shield with a Golden double-headed eagle spreading its wings upward. The eagle is crowned with two small crowns and — over them — a large crown, belt splices. In the right paw of the eagle, scepter in left — power. On the breast of the eagle, the red shield is a silver rider in a blue cloak on a silver horse, striking silver black spear, toppled backward and downtrodden horse dragon.
Golden double-headed eagle on a red field maintains the historical continuity in the colors of the coats of arms of the end of the XV - XVII century. The figure of the eagle dates back to the pictures on the monuments of the epoch of Peter the Great. Over the heads of the eagle depicts three historical crowns of Peter the Great, symbolizing in the new environment, the sovereignty of the Russian Federation and its parts, of the Federation; in the clutches of the sceptre and Orb, symbolizing the power of the state and a single state; an image of a rider hitting a spear dragon. This is one of the oldest symbols of the struggle of good with evil, light with darkness, protection of the Fatherland. The restoration of the double-headed eagle as the State emblem of Russia embodies the continuity and the continuity of Russian history. The current emblem of Russia is a new emblem, but its components deeply traditional; it reflects the different stages of national history, and continues them on the threshold of the third Millennium.
(Koryakina Sveta)